Top Television Selections: Seven Essential Motion Pictures This Coming Week
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema